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Join Kerry at Food Matters Live Dublin for an exclusive fireside chat with their President & CEO of Europe and Global Preservation, Marcelo Marques, and their NPD Discovery Roundtables showcase. 

Their showcase will demonstrate the intricacies of delivering unforgettable savoury taste. Standing out means sourcing unique kitchen cupboard ingredients, navigating local policies and building juiciness without slow cooking – all while meeting demand for depth of flavour. Join Kerry’s Culinary & Technical teams to see what it takes to stand out and satisfy today’s demand for exceptional taste.

 

Whats on at Food Matters Live

Alongside Kerry, you’ll have full access to the Food Matters Live Main Stage and the NPD Discovery Roundtables. These zones allow you to delve into a topic focused on a pressing issue, specific to your business. Discuss solutions tailored to your needs with industry experts and other premium food businesses in an impartial, intimate setting.

On the main stages, hear from industry experts as they deliver thought-provoking keynotes, inspiring panel discussions, and groundbreaking case studies. Expect actionable insights, best practices, and forward-thinking ideas from the forefront of the industry. 

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Meet Marcelo Marques

Marcelo

Marcelo has over two decades of leadership experience in the food and beverage industry, with a career deeply rooted in commercial strategy and operational excellence. He joined Kerry in 1998 as part of the commercial team serving strategic customers in Brazil, and has held a number of leadership roles in the Latin American market, including President of Foodservice & Meat, and President of Brazil and the South Cone region.

Since 2019, Marcelo served as President & CEO of Kerry Latin America. Under his leadership Kerry executed a transformative portfolio shift aligned with evolving market demands, including a number of strategic acquisitions. Marcelo also championed the rollout of Kerry’s sustainable nutrition strategy, embedding it across operations and customer partnerships throughout Latin America.

In August 2025, Marcelo assumed the role of President & CEO of Kerry Europe and Global Preservation, where he now leads the strategic development and execution of Kerry’s strategy, with a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and customer partnership. Marcelo holds a BSc in Food Engineering from the University of Campinas and an MBA in Business Administration from Fundação Getulio Vargas in Brazil.

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